Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 46/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 9.5mm).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Performance 44
Display 70
Camera 29
Battery 48
Portability 76
Value for money 68
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 203g

  • Better display (70/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 576015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2014
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 10 points higher (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 vs 41/100).

Tecno Spark 40 Pro: The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Spark 40 Pro ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 576015 1010069
Geekbench Single 727 1298
Geekbench Multi 2014 3520
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1224x2720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15.1 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 195 g 203 g
Launch price $150
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Spark 40 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Spark 40 Pro MediaTek Helio G100
46/100
576015 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 +43.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 43.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
$150
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (61/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (51/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.